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Hormuz remains open, JD Vance to hold talks with Pak on Sat: White House

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt described the ceasefire as a "historically swift and successful military triumph," saying US operations had weakened Iran's military capabilities

Hormuz remains open, JD Vance to hold talks with Pak on Sat: White House
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 11:52 PM IST

US, Iran agree to talk in Islamabad even as Hormuz stays blocked for now

Further adding to uncertainty, sporadic fighting continued throughout the region and the Strait of Hormuz remained largely blocked

US, Iran agree to talk in Islamabad even as Hormuz stays blocked for now
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 11:48 PM IST

Oil, gas flows through Strait of Hormuz may take months to recover

Even as the Strait of Hormuz reopens, damaged oil and gas infrastructure across the Gulf could delay supply recovery and keep global energy prices elevated

Oil, gas flows through Strait of Hormuz may take months to recover
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 11:47 PM IST

Iran truce excludes Lebanon, strikes on Hezbollah to continue: Netanyahu

Netanyahu said a ceasefire with Iran does not apply to Hezbollah, indicating that Israeli military operations against the group would continue despite the truce

Iran truce excludes Lebanon, strikes on Hezbollah to continue: Netanyahu
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 11:44 PM IST

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli attacks on Lebanon

Iran said it would offer safe passage in coordination with its armed forces, though its coastguards warned that any ship attempting to sail without permission would be "targeted and destroyed"

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli attacks on Lebanon
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 11:11 PM IST

Iran's 10-point ceasefire plan not what Trump agreed to, says White House

Many of these demands are likely to conflict with a 15-point proposal US mediators laid out last month

Iran's 10-point ceasefire plan not what Trump agreed to, says White House
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 10:28 PM IST

Israel strikes Beirut after ceasefire, says Iran deal doesn't apply there

Lebanon's health ministry said dozens were killed and hundreds wounded in an early estimate

Israel strikes Beirut after ceasefire, says Iran deal doesn't apply there
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 9:42 PM IST

Trump announces 50% tariffs on nations supplying Iran with weapons

Trump also said there would be no enrichment of uranium and said many of the 15 points in the US plan proposed to Iran have been agreed to.

Trump announces 50% tariffs on nations supplying Iran with weapons
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 9:41 PM IST

Turkiye detains 9 over attack outside Israeli Consulate in Istanbul

Interior Minister Mustafa Ciftci said one of the assailants had links to a group that he said "exploits religion," without naming the organisation

Turkiye detains 9 over attack outside Israeli Consulate in Istanbul
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 9:03 PM IST

Iran begged for ceasefire, says Hegseth, declares US victory in conflict

Hegseth said the United States had met its key military objectives, including targeting Iran's missile capabilities, naval forces, and defence infrastructure

Iran begged for ceasefire, says Hegseth, declares US victory in conflict
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 7:41 PM IST

No toll for transit through Hormuz: Oman contradicts Iran's truce demand

An Omani minister said the country remains bound by existing agreements that prohibit levying charges on ships transiting the key waterway

No toll for transit through Hormuz: Oman contradicts Iran's truce demand
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 7:17 PM IST

Iran hits neighbours with missiles, drones hours after 'ceasefire' with US

The fresh strikes were launched in response to attacks on the country's oil facilities earlier in the day, Iranian state television was quoted as saying

Iran hits neighbours with missiles, drones hours after 'ceasefire' with US
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 7:04 PM IST

North Korea fires missiles, rejects Seoul's hopes for warmer ties

Seoul later said North Korea fired an additional ballistic missile toward its eastern waters without giving further details

North Korea fires missiles, rejects Seoul's hopes for warmer ties
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 6:46 PM IST

Iran refinery on Lavan Island hit in attack hours after ceasefire announced

Iranian state television says oil refinery on Iran's Lavan Island came under attack hours after ceasefire announced

Iran refinery on Lavan Island hit in attack hours after ceasefire announced
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 5:39 PM IST

Shipowners eye Hormuz truce as 800 vessels remain trapped in Gulf waters

Then, hours before a deadline set by President Donald Trump ran out during the US evening on Tuesday, the two sides agreed a truce in exchange for a reopening

Shipowners eye Hormuz truce as 800 vessels remain trapped in Gulf waters
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 5:06 PM IST

World leaders welcome US-Iran ceasefire, calls for lasting peace in region

From UN chief Antonio Guterres to European Commission Vice-President Kaja Kallas, UK PM Keir Starmer, and several other leaders welcomed US-Iran ceasefire and push for de-escalation

World leaders welcome US-Iran ceasefire, calls for lasting peace in region
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 3:00 PM IST

Asian shares jump after oil prices sink in response to Iran ceasefire

Benchmark US crude sank $16.84 to $96.11 a barrel. Brent crude, the international standard dropped $14.51 to $94.76 a barrel

Asian shares jump after oil prices sink in response to Iran ceasefire
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 12:02 PM IST

US envoy to India Sergio Gor discusses US-India ties with President Trump

The dinner comes as Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri reached Washington DC on Wednesday to review bilateral trade and defence ties

US envoy to India Sergio Gor discusses US-India ties with President Trump
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 11:38 AM IST

'Big day for world peace': Trump hails ceasefire agreement with Iran

Big money will be made. Iran can start the reconstruction process. We'll be loading up with supplies of all kinds, and just hanging around in order to make sure that everything goes well, said Trump

'Big day for world peace': Trump hails ceasefire agreement with Iran
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 10:25 AM IST

West Asia war: US-Iran announce 2-week ceasefire; Trump hints at China role

The US and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire after Tehran said it would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and allow ships to pass safely through the vital global shipping route

West Asia war: US-Iran announce 2-week ceasefire; Trump hints at China role
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 10:17 AM IST